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Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre
Department: Brain Program - Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation 9 South
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 8hrs & 12hrs -Day, Evening, and/or Night - Weekdays/Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx. 6 months)
Closing Date: October 8, 2026

Position Summary
As a member of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/ standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

Planning, managing, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice





Using theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care including health promotion for stroke rehabilitation patients and families

Educating patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding stroke rehabilitation

Participating in interprofessional team care planning forums, rounds and family conferences

Providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the units related to rehabilitation

Participating in professional programs and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self

Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred

Member in positive standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Recent experience in stroke rehabilitation preferred

Knowledge and demonstrated ability to use behavioral management strategiespreferred

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)

Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to stroke rehabilitation

Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking

Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written)

Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice





Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital

Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team

Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation

Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development

Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care

Computer proficiency required

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Brain Program - Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario